High Needs (LIFE) Paraprofessional w/ Driving

Norfolk Public Schools, NE; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools in Norfolk, Nebraska is seeking a High Needs (LIFE) Paraprofessional with Driving at the Senior High. The role supports teachers, provides instruction to students, and requires a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

A DOT physical and on-site availability are essential for this 35-hour workweek during the school year. The position emphasizes on-site duties, collaboration with special education staff, and assisting with transportation safety while supporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• First aid/CPR certificate desired.
• Driver’s license with good driving record; must pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students.
• Maintain discipline and safety on school buses, routes, and in the classroom.
• Supervise lunchroom, hallways, and other areas as assigned.
• Prepare bulletin boards, charts, and instructional materials as needed.
• Transports only authorized students and follows all traffic safety regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

Driver’s license

DOT physical

On-site attendance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

High Needs (LIFE) Paraprofessional w/ Driving

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Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

JOB TITLE:High Needs (LIFE) Paraprofessional w/ Driving-SENIOR HIGH

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma
• First aid/CPR certificate desired
• Driver’s license and good driving record
• Must pass a DOT physical

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher

EVALUATION: Special Education Teacher; Building Administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School year only (9 months); 35 hours/week

JOB GOAL: Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

• Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Types, draws, writes and duplicates instructional material; makes educational games and aids
• Listens to students read, and reads to students
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
• Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
• Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities
• Prepares bulletin boards, charts, and graphs
• Assists with the physical and health needs of students, such as feeding and toileting
• Assists with augmentative communication/electronic devices, and be willing to be trained for use
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notifies the proper authorities in the case of mechanical failure
• Follows guidelines for loading/unloading students
• Transports only authorized students
• Obeys all traffic laws; observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Keeps to assigned schedule
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus/van and reports undisciplined students to the proper authority
• Discharges students only at authorized stops
• Keeps assigned bus clean
• Reports all accidents and advises about all possible safety problems
• Transfers and positions students with physical disabilities
• Does miscellaneous typing and filing
• Inventories books, materials and equipment
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Performs other delegated non-instructional responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in organization, leadership and human relations
• Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.90 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education